Ford has reengineered every part of the F-150 Raptor to make it the toughest, smartest, most capable off-roader â€“ and more efficient than ever.

â€œWhen we created the first Raptor, we set out to prove vehicle performance isnâ€™t just measured on the street or at the track â€“ off-road can be even more fun,â€ said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. â€œThe original Raptor, plus enhancements on the all-new F-150 set the bar for us to make the all-new Raptor better in every way.â€

Toughest

The all-new Raptor starts with a purpose-built frame â€“ the backbone of the truck â€“ that is the strongest in the F-150 lineup, featuring more high-strength steel than the outgoing Raptor.

Forged from high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy that helps save more than 500 pounds of weight, Raptorâ€™s exterior design is inspired by Fordâ€™s performance heritage in off-road racing that includes Best in the Desert, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and the famous Baja 1000.

Raptorâ€™s chiseled looks are reminiscent of those found in Trophy Trucks â€“ the most powerful and fastest off-road pickups.

Raptor is 6 inches wider than the standard F-150 for improved stability off-road.

The all-new Raptor also boasts its first-ever dual exhaust and new 17-inch wheels with next-generation BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires specifically designed for off-road performance.

Smartest

Raptor is powered by Fordâ€™s new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoostÂ® engine that produces more power with greater efficiency than the current 6.2-liter V8, which is rated at 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque.

The first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost proved its mettle off-road â€“ racing in the original F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test truck in the 2010 Baja 1000, as well as notching repeated wins in off-road race series.

The high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost is a Raptor exclusive in the F-150 lineup. It will be paired with an all-new 10-speed transmission for improved efficiency.

Raptorâ€™s new transfer case, which manages power distribution between the front and rear wheels, combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel drive with durable, mechanical-locking four-wheel drive.

â€œThe new transfer case offers better traction for a greater variety of terrain at low and high speeds â€“ both on-road and off-road,â€ said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Performance.

Raptorâ€™s pioneering off-road mode driving technology has evolved into an all-new Terrain Management Systemâ„¢ that enables the driver to select modes to optimize driving dynamics to environmental conditions â€“ from snow to mud, sand and more.

The new Raptor features calibration changes to its powertrain, driveline, traction control, ABS and AdvanceTrac stability control for optimal performance. There are six preset modes for the truck depending on terrain and driving conditions:

Normal mode for everyday driving

Street mode for higher-performance, on-road driving

Weather mode for rain, snow or ice

Mud and sand mode for muddy and sandy trails and terrain

Baja mode for high-speed desert running

Rock mode for low-speed rock crawling

Most capable

An available Torsen front differential increases off-road capability further. The system increases grip significantly for the front end of the truck and allows it to pull itself over obstacles and up steep grades â€“ even when traction is split between the front tires.

Building a high-performance off-road truck isnâ€™t just about engine power â€“ more importantly, itâ€™s about the suspension.

F-150 Raptor comes standard with new FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass technology that works to damp and stiffen suspension travel over rough terrain to help prevent the truck from bottoming out.

Front and rear shock canisters have grown from 2.5 inches to 3 inches in diameter for improved performance. They feature more suspension travel than the current Raptorâ€™s 11.2 inches at the front and 12 inches at the rear.

Advanced LED lighting and camera technology contribute to improved visibility on the trail or street â€“ day and night.

Commanding and comfortable

While the exterior design of the F-150 Raptor is about projecting an image, the interior design is about creating a comfortable place for driver and passengers to enjoy their time on- and off-road.

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I thought the old Raptor was pretty cool, but not something I really would want...this one is a different story. I love the way it looks and the specs are amazing. Only thing it doesnt have is a manageable (for me at the moment) MSRP LOL

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Cut the grill outta both and just leave a black gaping hole and both trucks would look 100% better LOL. Easy changes tho, otherwise both look badass! I hate newer Rams but I like that one alot strangely enough!

Matt

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The grill is really ugly on the Ram. I also don't care for the RAM on the tailgate. I personally don't care for the market segment myself. I don't care to own a $60k truck made to look tougher than it really is. I'd rather have a regular cab, shortbed with a Hellcat for that money. I'd also rather have my 17 year old pushrod v-8 powered Ram which is probably more reliable than both.

BTW, do you think the new bodystyle Raptor still has the "dumpbed" option?

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Yeah I agree...my ole shitty 77 did just fine for $300. Hell I fell into the lap of luxury when I got Pate's truck and I STILL feel spoiled every time i drive it. Runs good, does everything Ive ever asked it too and its paid for. Cant beat it!